K2/Spice Public Service Announcements

K2/Spice, Bath Salts, and Salvia Legislation

Pete Grady of the Attorney General’s Office makes a strong argument that because of confusing language in section 134 of SF 533, the delayed imposition of the penalties for bath salts and salvia should be sixty rather than thirty days.

"Molly" and "Krokodil"

Synthetic Cathinones: Bath Salts

Bath Salts Information

• NOT real bath salts! They are referred to as novelty items, and are labeled “not for human consumption.”

• Also marketed as bath crystals, plant food, and herbal incense.

• Described as a white, tan or brown odorless, powdery substance

• Contain MDPV (methlenedioxypyrovalerone) or mephedrone, both of which are derivatives of the chemical cathinone, a naturally occurring chemical found in the “Khat” (Catha edulis) plant. Cathinone is a Schedule 1 Controlled Substance. “Bath salts” may also contain large amounts of caffeine.

• Both MDPV and mephedrone are central nervous stimulants.

• Effects are similar to cocaine, methamphetamine, or MDMA. Sometimes called “fake” cocaine or “fake” meth.